Viral Immunology Lead Technician

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

The Viral Immunology Lead Technician performs advanced technical duties supporting immunology experiments, including flow cytometry and ELISA, for evaluating host immune response to viral pathogens. Provides senior-level technical support in immunological research on viral pathogens to assist in vaccine and therapeutic countermeasure development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct immunoassays for T-cell and B-cell response measurement.
• Process and analyze blood, tissue, and serum samples.
• Support vaccine and challenge studies in animals.
• Maintain inventory and calibrate lab instruments.
• Ensure compliance with BSL-3/4 and PRP protocols.
• Performs laboratory procedures, testing, research activities, and other tasks in fields such as aerobiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, molecular or cell biology, veterinary medicine, toxicology, or other scientific discipline.
• Plans and accomplish goals, participates in or leading development of research work plans, proposals, budgets, and agreements.
• May function as a study Lead Investigator.
• Independently reads, understands, and executes techniques, procedures, and plans to meet requirements of quality standards, national standards of research technical accuracy, other relevant written guidelines, and timelines prescribed by the research plan and based on professional judgment.
• Records all laboratory procedures and research project data, data analyses, and analytical conclusions of analyses in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Performs a variety of scientific and administrative tasks. Provides training and mentorship to junior staff.
• May participate in support of laboratory biosafety requirements and laboratory space management, in coordination with director, Investigators, or other relevant staff.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Flow cytometry, ELISpot, and cytokine profiling expertise.
• Knowledge of immune cell markers and gating strategies.
• GLP and biosafety proficiency.
• Clear documentation and SOP adherence.
• Specialized skills may be required, including but not limited to, aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in immunology, biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years in immunology or virology lab settings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required.
• Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACTIVE SECRET is preferred
• Associate degree with relevant experience may be considered.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.